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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 28, 1968

Page

3

Threat to RSPCA officials over greyhound raid

Sydney reports a man threatened the lives of RSPCA secretary J S O Sullivan and president after a raid on a greyhound training track alleged to use live bait. He warned inspectors to stop interfering, promising to shoot them. O Sullivan told police he took the threat seriously yet would redouble efforts for legislation granting inspectors more freedom.

Sydney RSPCA The Sociey JS O'Sullivan Sullvan

Warm-up in ACT Reaches 63 Degrees as Heat Returns

A maximum of 63 degrees yesterday marked the warmest day so far this May in the ACT. Forecasters expect the temperature to reach a similar peak again today, with residents urged to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity during peak sun hours.

Two tier federal rule would suit a Canadian capital study

Professor Donald C. Rowat argues for a metropolitan regional authority combining elected and nominated members to govern a federal capital. He cites Canberra and Washington as examples lacking full self-government and suggests a hybrid system with central and local powers, applicable to Ottawa’s status.

Canberra Washington Canada Donald C. Rowat Caracas Venezuela Delhi India Rowat Majae Roads Central Health Services Electricity Authority

NT hunt finds two lost men

In the Northern Territory, two of three men lost in remote northern wilderness were found by police. A 72 year old crocodile shooter, Vaidamir Pustilar, remained missing as trackers comb through dense scrub near Van Diemen Gulf east of Darwin.

NT Hunt Darwin Northern Territory van Diemen Gulf Alan Metcalf Les Morris Browning Poe Salur Hind Niles Clif

First woman named trustee at Victoria Gallery

Dame Elisabeth Murdoch becomes the first woman to join the Victoria Gallery trustees, marking a historic milestone for the national gallery. The Governor formally announces her appointment, outlining her role and the significance for the institution.

Mpelbourse Elisabeth Murdoch Victorum Elisiheth Oo Ciullery

Parliament approves draft to ban cave topping devices

In Melbourne on a party meeting day the Parliamentary Liberal Party endorsed draft legislation prohibiting caves topping devices except by police and security officers. The Attorney-General Mr Reid said he will introduce the bill early in spring, with adjournment until after the Commonwealth and State Attorneys-General meeting in Perth on October 7.

Melbourne Tuwesaby Aft Liberal Party Reid Commonwealth Perth

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